Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad (نام به فارسی)
By @admin on August 13, 2024 | 63 0
Alias: Rumi, Name Persian: نام به فارسی
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The Divan of Shams of Tabriz: Rumi's most famous collection of poetry, primarily consisting of ghazals (love poems) and quatrains.
Masnavi-ye Manavi (Spiritual Couplets): A six-volume epic poem, often referred to as the "Persian Koran," exploring a vast range of spiritual and philosophical themes.
Fihi Ma Fih (In Him is All): A …
Rumi: The Mystic Poet
Jalāl ad-Dīn Muhammad Rūmī, more commonly known as Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian poet, Islamic scholar, and Sufi mystic whose profound spiritual insights and lyrical poetry continue to resonate centuries after his death.
Born in Balkh, present-day Afghanistan, around 1207, Rumi hailed from a family …
Vahshi Bafghi (نام به فارسی)
By @admin on August 09, 2024 | 67 0
Alias: Vahshi, Name Persian: نام به فارسی
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Vahshi Bafghi primarily composed in the traditional Persian poetic forms of:
Ghazals: Love poems with a strict rhyme scheme and meter.
Ruba'is: Quatrains, often with philosophical or reflective themes.
Qasidas: Longer, more formal poems, typically in praise of a patron or on specific occasions.
His most renowned work, however, …
Vahshi Bafghi: The Master of Romantic Poetry
Vahshi Bafghi (1532-1583) was a renowned Persian poet, celebrated for his passionate and evocative verse. Born in the agricultural town of Bafq, near Yazd in central Iran, Vahshi's early life was immersed in a rich literary environment. Under the tutelage of his brother …
Ghiyāth al-Dīn Abū al-Fatḥ (نام به فارسی)
By @admin on August 07, 2024 | 86 0
Alias: Omar Khayyam, Name Persian: نام به فارسی
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As mathematician, he made significant strides in algebra, particularly in solving cubic equations through geometric methods. His contributions to astronomy were equally impressive, including the creation of highly accurate astronomical tables and calendar reform. However, his poetic works that have garnered him enduring fame. The Rubáiyát, a collection of quatrains …
Omar Khayyam: The Polymath of Persia
Omar Khayyam (Ghiyāth al-Dīn Abū al-Fatḥ ʿUmar ibn Ibrāhīm Nīsābūrī) was a Persian polymath renowned for his contributions to mathematics, astronomy, philosophy, and poetry. Born in Nishapur, Iran, around 1048, he lived during the Seljuk dynasty, a period marked by significant intellectual and cultural …
Muslih al-Din Abu Muhammad Abd-Allah ibn Musharrif (نام به فارسی)
By @fatemeh on August 03, 2024 | 87 0
Alias: Saadi, Name Persian: نام به فارسی
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Bustan (The Orchard): A didactic poem composed entirely in verse, exploring ethical and spiritual themes.
Gulistan (The Rose Garden): A collection of prose and poetry offering insights into human behavior and society.
Four books of love poems (ghazals)
Longer mono-rhyme poems (qasidas)
Quatrains and shorter pieces
Lesser works in prose and poetry
Saadi Shirazi: A Master of Persian Poetry and Wisdom
Saadi Shirazi, a towering figure in Persian literature, was born around 1210 in Shiraz, Iran. His keen observations of life, coupled with a deep understanding of human nature, have made his works timeless classics.
Known for his extensive travels throughout …
Shams-ud-Din Muhammad (نام به فارسی)
By @fatemeh on August 03, 2024 | 62 0
Alias: Hafez, Name Persian: نام به فارسی
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Divan of Hafez
Hafez's oeuvre is primarily composed of ghazals, a form of lyric poetry characterized by its intricate rhyme scheme and thematic depth. His verses are a rich tapestry of love, loss, wine, and spirituality. While often interpreted as purely romantic, his poetry is imbued with profound Sufi mysticism, …
Hafez: The Persian Master of Words
Hafez, born Khwaja Shams-ud-Din Muhammad Hafez-e Shirazi, was a renowned Persian lyric poet whose works are considered pinnacles of Persian literature. Born in Shiraz, Iran, around 1325, he earned the title "Hafez" for memorizing the Quran at a young age. This later became …